Cyclosporiasis Outbreak and Food Safety | Des Moines News

A nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak has sickened over 1,600 people across 34 states, with symptoms like watery diarrhea and stomach cramps traced to contaminated shredded iceberg lettuce from a specific supplier. While Iowa remains unaffected, the scare is sparking a food-conscious awakening — shoppers are flocking to local farmers, demanding transparency about where their food comes from. Farmers are stepping up to meet demand, offering not just fresh produce but safety tips like salt water soaks. The CDC urges everyone to wash hands and produce thoroughly, and cook when possible — because sometimes, the safest meal is the one you prepare with care. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c94008e046707898